Tomato 'Mexico Midget'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'Mexico Midget'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Mexico Midget is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Mexico Midget needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.0 to 6.0 (moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil).

Growing Mexico Midget from seed

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Look to ensure a distance 2.60 feet (80.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Mexico Midget about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Mexico Midget

Transplant out when around 15cm (6 inches) high.

Plant to the first set of true leaves to promote strong root growth.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Mexico Midget is a tender plant.

Harvesting Mexico Midget

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by early summer.